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Letters from Samuel Barber to Sheppard Lehnhoff, 1941-1942

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

(2) letters from Barber to his old friend, violist Sheppard Lehnhoff. The first, dated December 1941, regards Barber trying to get a copy of his 'Serenade' for Lehnhoff. The second, dated March 1942, critiques the latter's performance of one of his works (unnamed).

Dates

  • Creation: 1941-1942

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research

Extent

From the Collection: 0.3 Linear feet ((1) archival box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Sheppard Lehnhoff's daughter

Repository Details

Part of the Curtis Institute of Music Archives Repository

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